Overview
- Pleasantville Solar, completed Tuesday, sells all 150 megawatts under a long-term power purchase agreement with Microsoft.
- EDP Renewables says the project will deliver more than $31.6 million for local schools, roads, and emergency services.
- The build created about 300 construction jobs in Fulton County, according to the company.
- Annual output is expected to match the electricity use of more than 39,500 homes and businesses.
- The site expands the developer’s 1.6 gigawatt Illinois portfolio, which includes a technician training facility in Bloomington.